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1 March is looming as a very important date for Golden Lane Estate.Richard Cloudesley siteIslington Planning Committee will be meeting at 7-30pm to hear the planning application for the Richard Cloudesley site. Some changes have been made to the plans under pressure from GLE but there is still much that remains which is a huge cause for concern. Key issues include a tower block with a single flight of stairs for fire escape; an extreme loss of light for much of Basterfield House; huge loss of…See More

"Given that Colthurst was 'elected' for Lime Street on 115 business votes, Boleat in Cordwainer on 77 business votes, and Hayward unopposed (i.e. no votes) in Broad Street (also a business vote ward), I find it distasteful that these men…"

In most places of employment, there is an obligation to register potential conflicts of interest. A freelance job perhaps or membership of a rival organisation - all of these make it necessary either to declare an interest or to step down from a decision. But is this the way it works in the City of London?Like many on Golden…See More

"David - the London Stone piece is as Fred says very interesting, and alongside much else shows what can be done with the City's amazing library/research resources. It would be good if it was more widely publicised that 'temporary'…"

"Their response is not good enough. There are many companies who can do this work. Keepmoat is now two years behind schedule on Great Arthur House. Keepmoat has on its board a member of common council and should not therefore be invited to…"

Islington Planning Committee will be meeting at 7-30pm to hear the planning application for the Richard Cloudesley site. Some changes have been made to the plans under pressure from GLE but there is still much that remains which is a huge cause for concern. Key issues include a tower…

In most places of employment, there is an obligation to register potential conflicts of interest. A freelance job perhaps or membership of a rival organisation - all of these make it necessary either to declare an interest or to step down from a decision. But is this the way it works in the…

GLERA has been opposing plans from the City of London and Islington for the development of a sixty-six apartment tower block and a two-form entry primary school on the site currently occupied by Richard Cloudesley School. Thanks to the recent submission of a new planning application by the two local authorities, there is now a three-week opportunity to comment on the proposals and suggest alternatives. GLERA urges residents to support the alternative proposals.

Thank you for your welcome. I wanted to let GLE know that I have been working on issues raised with me. I met with the Director immediately after our Ward meeting and the work on Stanley Cohen House has been brought forward and will commence July/August. This is a great improvement and I am pushing for the work on Crescent House being brought forward. I must also thank Gary Moore for the work he did in respect of SCH. Always willing to work for residents, Vivienne Littlechild JP